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Bishop makes Norwich City history

Norwich City Women are delighted to announce that Ellie Bishop has signed a professional contract with the club.

The defender becomes the first women's player to ever sign a professional contract for the Canaries in a landmark occasion for the club.

Bishop returned to City last season after spells with Watford and Tottenham Under-21s, having previously been part of the Community Sports Foundation's Player Pathway from age nine. She had her breakthrough season in senior football with Norwich City during the 2021-22 season and picked up the Young Player of the Season award at the end of the campaign.

On putting pen to paper, Bishop told the Norwich City FC official website: "It feels really good to progress to get a contract.

"I've grown up in Norwich and in the pathway system, and I've worked hard over the years, so it's exciting to finally get one."

Flo Allen, head of women's football, said: "Ellie is a player who we believe has significant potential and aligns to our player retention strategy.

"As a player who is deeply connected to the club, she is hungry to work hard and support the team’s ambitions of promotion next season."